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138 lines
3.2 KiB
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# Video Tools CLI
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A simple command-line utility for video conversion and merging using FFmpeg.
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Designed for personal use and sharing with friends.
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Works on both Linux and Windows (via Git Bash or WSL).
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## Overview
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This tool provides two main commands:
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| Command | Description |
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| `convert-single` | Converts a single video file to MP4 using modern compression. |
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| `convert-multiple` | Combines multiple video files into one high-quality MP4. |
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All output files are saved in your `~/Videos` directory by default.
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## Requirements
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### Linux
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Install FFmpeg with your package manager:
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```bash
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sudo pacman -S ffmpeg # For Arch or Garuda
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sudo apt install ffmpeg # For Debian or Ubuntu
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```
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### Windows
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1. Install FFmpeg from https://ffmpeg.org/download.html
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2. Use **Git Bash** or **WSL** to run the script.
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## Installation
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1. Clone or copy the repository:
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```bash
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git clone https://github.com/YourName/VideoTools.git
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cd VideoTools
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```
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2. Make the script executable:
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```bash
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chmod +x video-tools.sh
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```
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3. (Optional) Add it to PATH:
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```bash
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sudo ln -s ~/VideoTools/video-tools.sh /usr/local/bin/video-tools
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```
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You can now run it globally:
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```bash
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video-tools convert-single "input.avi" "output.mp4"
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```
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## Default Settings
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| Setting | Value | Description |
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| Output directory | `~/Videos` | All results are stored here |
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| Video codec | `libx264` | High-quality H.264 encoding |
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| Audio codec | `aac` | High-quality AAC stereo audio |
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| Quality (CRF) | 18 | Visually lossless quality |
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| Preset | slow | Balances speed and compression |
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| Audio bitrate | 192k | High-quality stereo output |
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These defaults prioritize quality while still reducing file sizes compared to older formats such as AVI or MPG.
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## Example Conversions
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### Convert a single AVI file
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```bash
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video-tools convert-single \
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"/run/media/stu/Linux/MyData/Videos/Example Collection/Example Movie Part1.avi" \
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"Example Movie.mp4"
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```
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Output:
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```
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/home/stu/Videos/Example Movie.mp4
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```
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### Combine multiple AVI parts into one MP4
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```bash
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video-tools convert-multiple \
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"/run/media/stu/Linux/MyData/Videos/Example Collection/Example Movie Part1.avi" \
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"/run/media/stu/Linux/MyData/Videos/Example Collection/Example Movie Part2.avi" \
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"/run/media/stu/Linux/MyData/Videos/Example Collection/Example Movie Part3.avi" \
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"Example Movie Combined.mp4"
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```
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Output:
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```
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/home/stu/Videos/Example Movie Combined.mp4
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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| Issue | Cause | Solution |
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| `command not found` | Script not in PATH | Use full path or add symlink to `/usr/local/bin` |
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| `ffmpeg not found` | FFmpeg not installed | Install FFmpeg using your package manager |
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| `Permission denied` | Script not executable | Run `chmod +x video-tools.sh` |
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| Merge fails | Input files have mismatched codecs | Convert each input to MP4 first, then merge |
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## Roadmap
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| Feature | Status |
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| convert-single | ✅ Done |
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| convert-multiple | ✅ Done |
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| upscale-video | 🔜 Planned |
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| batch conversion | 🔜 Planned |
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| automatic format detection | 🔜 Planned |
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## License
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Free for personal use.
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You can modify or share this tool with anyone.
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